Does ICmag block certain countries? (Thailand)

ChokDee · Mar 18, 2019

Only reason I created this account was to ask this question. Even lurking is a real hassle because of this issue, let alone contributing...

Whenever I try to access ICmag from any Thai server, the website returns a server error. Thai government does block many sites, but it is never this consistent, never this thorough, and there are no other cannabis sites blocked in Thailand. The notice is in English as well, which makes me think it is on ICmag's end.

What gives?

Gypsy Nirvana · Mar 18, 2019

Hmmm - I have not heard of a Thai ban ever -

but will do some checking.

ChokDee · Mar 18, 2019

Appreciate it. This is one of the best cannabis communities that often delves into actual research more than most resources, but it's a hassle paying for and installing a VPN just to see the content.

Usually MICT are extremely sloppy, but this is 100% of the links, 100% of the time from any Thai based server. I don't know enough about networking to properly diagnose.

ChokDee · Mar 18, 2019

I could have been more thorough. It's a 403 error.

It has occurs through Chrome, Firefox, and Edge; both PC and android. Multiple Thai ISPs. Multiple IPs, including local and proxy (Thai based). The only way to bypass is to use a VPN/proxy located outside Thailand.

AgentPothead · Mar 18, 2019

Skip can check the /var/log/apache2/error.log and it should give a reason for the returning of the 403 error. From my understanding 403 is a "client has no authorization". Which is weird that it happens when you aren't even logged in. Do you have a screenshot of the notice? Also try and reset your cookies. That will probably end up logging you out of any websites you are currently logged into. Then you can try to relogin to icmag.

Elmer Bud · Mar 18, 2019

ChokDee said:
Only reason I created this account was to ask this question. Even lurking is a real hassle because of this issue, let alone contributing...

Whenever I try to access ICmag from any Thai server, the website returns a server error. Thai government does block many sites, but it is never this consistent, never this thorough, and there are no other cannabis sites blocked in Thailand. The notice is in English as well, which makes me think it is on ICmag's end.

What gives?

WTF ?

As far as I know Chock Dee died of a stroke 3 years ago ?
How is it that you are now alive and posting on IC ?

Some thin funny goin on here !

My exp , IC was blocked in 2015 . But 2016 - 2018 not . Use a VPN to circumvent the green Thai Gov screen .

Thanks for sharin

EB .

ChokDee · Mar 19, 2019

AgentPothead said:
Skip can check the /var/log/apache2/error.log and it should give a reason for the returning of the 403 error. From my understanding 403 is a "client has no authorization". Which is weird that it happens when you aren't even logged in. Do you have a screenshot of the notice? Also try and reset your cookies. That will probably end up logging you out of any websites you are currently logged into. Then you can try to relogin to icmag.

I'm on windows, not linux unfortunately. It's just the generic message:

Forbidden

You don't have permission to access /ic/showthread.php on this server.

@elmer. Chok Dee means good luck. idk who you are referring to. As I've said, blocks from the government redirect to a notice in Thai and never block entire domains as thoroughly as this. Even the blatantly blocked pages don't always redirect as MICT is not effective managing all ISP servers. I think it's more likely the domain is blocking regional IPs.

Does site management ever check this forum? No disrespect, but I don't think this is a problem the community can address.

ChokDee · Mar 19, 2019

And yes, I've reset cookies. I've tried accessing from fresh installs of firefox and edge. It's multiple devices, multiple IPs, etc. etc.

AgentPothead · Mar 19, 2019

Nah that's the error log Skip will need to check on the server's logs. Gypsy is in charge and I'm sure he's forwarded it to Skip or whoever can figure it out. Good luck bro! :tiphat:

ChokDee · Mar 19, 2019

AgentPothead said:
Nah that's the error log Skip will need to check on the server's logs. Gypsy is in charge and I'm sure he's forwarded it to Skip or whoever can figure it out. Good luck bro!

I see, my mistake. Thank you for your attention and assistance!

moses wellfleet · Mar 19, 2019

Elmer Bud is referring to a user who went by the name Shok dee also from Thailand iirc.

art.spliff · Mar 19, 2019

Thailand approves medical pot in small step away from US-backed drug war
https://www.pri.org/stories/2018-12...edical-pot-small-step-away-us-backed-drug-war

Grow cannabis in Thailand by : suringreensoil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOUARbTOk3c

Thai Cannabis Corporation and Thai Freeze Dry
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Skip · Mar 19, 2019

yes, Thailand is blocked due to the huge amt of spam that originates there.

You need to use a proxy outside Thailand.

Good luck!

ChokDee · Mar 20, 2019

So you ARE blocking countries. that's terrible site management, but thanks for answering my question. I will not be returning. :tiphat:

AgentPothead · Mar 20, 2019

Actually blocking major sources of spam is one of the only ways to keep a web forum clean in the 21st century. :tiphat:

moses wellfleet · Mar 20, 2019

I remember that spam a couple years back. I doubt icmag would be alive without such a ban!

Water- · Mar 20, 2019

havent just come back from thailand.
I think that its probably best to ban a country that does not allow free speech.

people get arrested for posts on facebook there.

who knows what a post on here could do to someone.

Elmer Bud · Mar 20, 2019

Skip said:
yes, Thailand is blocked due to the huge amt of spam that originates there.

You need to use a proxy outside Thailand.

Good luck!

G `day Skip

The Thai Gov had their own block on you guys 5-6 years ago .
A green screen with the Thai gov logo . Same as porn sites .

It worked fine last I was there a year ago ?? Blocks removed.

Thanks for sharin

EB .

Elmer Bud · Mar 20, 2019

moses wellfleet said:
Elmer Bud is referring to a user who went by the name Shok dee also from Thailand iirc.

G `day MW

Your are right .
Apology Chock Dee . I confused you with a deceased friend from Thailand .

RIP Shok Dee .

Thanks for sharin

EB .

BadTicket · Mar 21, 2019

Skip said:
yes, Thailand is blocked due to the huge amt of spam that originates there.

You need to use a proxy outside Thailand.

Good luck!

ChokDee said:
So you ARE blocking countries. that's terrible site management, but thanks for answering my question. I will not be returning.

If Thailand is blocked due to the amount of spam originating from there, that's not an anti-Thai thing, that's an anti-spam thing. And that's good site management if you ask me. Most def it's not a personal attack towards Thai ppls or anything like that. So instead of taking it personally and getting mad, just grab Opera browser, which has an easy to use VPN built in, and use it to browse the site. That's like three clicks with your mouse and you're good.

Something like that, there are easy ways around the blockade is all I'm saying.. But you know, whatever, dude :comfort:

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